r/ajax • u/neopetpetpet • 19h ago

Where can a 30F make new friends?

My circle is small and based outside of Durham, and I really want to connect with new people in the area. I don't have a ton of free time/funds to join classes as I'm a PhD student and work full time so I'd like to do one thing and really make it count! My life needs to be more than hanging out with my husband and scrolling my phone.

Open to any suggestions!

I'm into my aquariums, making art, animals, social justice stuff, getting involved locally, volunteering. I love a good walk and talk or a friendly intellectual debate. I enjoy kids and don't mind parent friends but I don't have any of my own. What's most important to me is that friends are willing to be part of a village, not just be on the receiving side.

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u/Mango_lover2323 15h ago

Bumble BFF helped me a lot ! Made two good friends there

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u/neopetpetpet 6h ago

Do you have any tips? I often find it peters out after a handful of messages because I'm the only one carrying the conversation (and it starts to feel like I'm interrogating them with it being so one-sided). 

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u/EricNO312 14h ago

Pickleball - not only is it a fun hobby and an excellent way to meet new people, but you will get an awesome workout in too! Personally I've met lots of people and made some great friendships from pickleball, plus there are lots of options to play in Ajax/Durham.

Pickleplex at the Pickering mall offers free introduction lessons and would be a great place to start.

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u/that_ginger_1999 6h ago

I am a 26F and would be more than happy to chat with you! Send me a message if you’d like :)

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u/SignatureH 18h ago

Look in bars

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u/neopetpetpet 6h ago

And which bars do you recommend in Ajax?